Trump Officials’ Spat at Georgetown Dinner Party
Heated Clash at Chamath Palihapitiya’s Birthday
On august 3, 2025, a dinner party at a Georgetown club, hosted for podcaster Chamath Palihapitiya’s birthday, turned controversial.
Senior trump administration officials were in attendance, including Finance minister Scott Besant and Housing Finance Chief Bill Pulte.
Verbal Abuse Sparks Tension
Trouble began when cocktails were served and Besant allegedly started abusing Pulte.
The clash reportedly stemmed from someone telling Besant that Pulte was speaking ill of him to President Trump.
Besant confronted Pulte, saying: “Why are you talking about me to the President? I will punch you in the face.”
Escalation Inside the Club
The altercation drew attention, and club co-owner Omid Malik stepped in to calm the situation.
Besant demanded Pulte be thrown out of the club, declaring: “Either I will stay here or he will stay. Tell me who is going out?”
Pulte responded by questioning why Besant wanted him out, which led to further abusive exchanges.
Intervention and Separation
To prevent the situation from spiraling, Malik separated the two officials.
Besant was escorted to another part of the club.
During dinner, seating arrangements were made to keep Besant and Pulte apart at opposite ends of the table.
Reactions at the Party
The spat became the main talking point among guests, overshadowing the birthday celebrations.
Attendees were surprised at the public display of hostility between two high-ranking trump officials.
The incident also quickly spread into Washington’s political circles, fueling discussions of internal rifts.
High-Profile Guests in Attendance
Other notable attendees at the dinner included:
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins
National Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler
Medicaid Chief Mehmet Oz
Entrepreneur David Sacks
Aftermath
Although the situation was defused without physical violence, the confrontation highlighted internal tensions within Trump’s advisory branch.
The event remains a hot topic in political gossip and media circles.
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